Tara Oxendine

• Monitored and reviewed 200 typed and computerized documents daily.
• Provided trouble shooting of software for documents in organization.
• Compiled data from various sources.
• Recognized by management for exceptional customer service.
• Assisted with training others concerning workflow and how to improve customer service.

Achievements:

Recipient of Daisy Pin

Recipient of Acorn Pin

Skills:

• Managed and provided quality care for 4-6 patients daily with various complex conditions including heart failure, coronary artery disease, acute and end-stage renal disease.
• Provided care for medical and surgical procedures including wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Observed and monitored patient conditions while interpreting EKG findings including irregular telemetry readings and updating team members of patient acuity and stability.
• Prepared and educated patients for various procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Cardiac Catheterizations, Ablations, Implantation of Pacemakers, Defibrillators, and Watchman Device.
• Educated patients, family members, and caregivers concerning disease management, lifestyle changes, medication safety, admission and discharge planning.
• Collaborated with healthcare team concerning goals, needs, and resources for each patient to reach optimal care.
• Advocate for patients by communicating patient needs and care with nurse practitioners to meet treatment goals and patient satisfaction.
• Supervised nursing staff as charge nurse while delegating task, managing patient assignment, and scheduling for staff.
• Precepted new nurses, staffing response team nurses, and senior nursing students from East Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill, and Wake Technical Community college.
• Member of Quality Improvement Council, Professional Development Council (2021), Falls Precaution Committee (2021), and Nursing Congress -Helped to monitor patient satisfaction issues and assisted with development of strategies to improve hospital quality of care and safety initiatives.
• Shared Governance Committee 2008-Present